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Answer: ASet 6: Linear Inequalities (Advanced)
Explanation
A salesperson earns a base salary of $5000 this month, what must their sales $$s$ be?
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Detailed Explanation
Choice A is correct. Choice A is the correct answer. Set up the income inequality. 1. Income Equation: Base + Commission = 2. Target: At least $5000$$\rightarrow \geq 5000 3. Inequality: 4. Subtract 2000: 5. Divide by 0.10: Strategic Tip: Dividing by 0.10 is the same as multiplying by 10. Choice B is incorrect because it likely divides by 1 instead of 0.10. Choice C is incorrect because it adds 2000 to 5000 instead of subtracting. Choice D is incorrect because it ignores the base salary.
Key Steps:
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The correct answer is
Why others are wrong:
B: Choice B is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
C: Choice C is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
D: Choice D is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
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